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Twenty-five years ago, 'Little Hoop' and Tyus Edney launched UCLA's run to its last NCAA title

The most iconic shot in UCLA history — by Tyus Edney with 4.8 seconds left in a 1995 March Madness game — originated on a makeshift driveway court.




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Even with no games, something fun is Bruin with UCLA announcer Josh Lewin

Longtime UCLA broadcaster Josh Lewin has found ways to utilize his talent while the sports world is on pause because of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Uncertainty lingers for UCLA basketball team even after season's end

UCLA coach Mick Cronin is waiting to find out what sorts of basketball activities or workouts or team meetings would be allowed once spring quarter begins.




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Chris Smith's decision to go to NBA or return to UCLA shrouded in uncertainty

UCLA guard Chris Smith's decision whether to turn pro is uncertain.




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Roger Mayweather, former boxing champion and uncle to Floyd Jr., dies at 58

Roger Mayweather, uncle and trainer to Floyd Mayweather Jr. who won 59 career bouts, died Tuesday at age 58.




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WWE Hall of Fame ring announcer Howard Finkel dies at 69

Ring announcer Howard Finkel, the first employee hired by WWE in 1980, has died at 69. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004.




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Erskine: In this common house, we raised four uncommon kids

We raised four kids in this old house. There were birthdays and proms, bloody knees and Scout meetings. We changed a million diapers here. We matched a lot of socks.




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UC regents postpone vote on tuition increase, citing coronavirus uncertainties

University of California regents will not vote on a tuition increase as scheduled this week because the coronavirus crisis has created too much uncertainty, officials said Wednesday.




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Getting into USC this fall just got easier amid coronavirus uncertainty

USC admission rates rose significantly for fall 2020 as the coronavirus outbreak deepens uncertainty over students' college plans.




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Launching online learning at L.A. schools during coronavirus is 'akin to landing on the moon'

L.A. school chief says district is moving fast to set everything up and racing to find unconnected students. The number drops substantially in a week.




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Six renegade visions for LACMA. Protest group announces winners of design competition

An anonymous donor is funding design competition prizes for global firms' alternatives to Peter Zumthor's plan for Los Angeles County Museum of Art




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L.A. City Council working on turning developer fees for cultural events into arts relief fund

L.A. developers pay fees to support public arts programs. Councilman David Ryu has proposed turning that fund into relief grants for arts groups.




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London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade announce blue light partnership to tackle Covid-19

London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade have announced a new partnership to boost the Covid-19 emergency response which will see firefighters helping with a number of roles across the ambulance service




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Brigade response to Government announcement on further steps to reform the building safety system

A Government announcement on further steps to reform the building safety system has been welcomed by London Fire Brigade, but senior firefighters also have concerns it has not gone far enough




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Gjelina and MTN chefs launch Oaxacan pop-up in Venice

The team behind Gjelina, Gjusta and MTN has created a new Oaxacan-inspired pop-up, Valle, that debuts today in Venice.




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Harry Potter and the coronavirus crisis: J.K. Rowling launches a new activity website for kids

"Harry Potter" mastermind J.K. Rowling has launched a new website called "Harry Potter at Home" to help distract families from the coronavirus crisis.




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Union calls Powell's Books announcement of staff rehires 'misleading'

A union statement is "disappointed" with how Powell's Books has been informing the public about staffing after laying off most of its employees.




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New manga subscription service launches with a quarantine-friendly 2-month free trial

Read "Attack on Titan," "Somali & the Forest Spirit," "Fire Force," "Arte" and more with Mangamo, a new mobile manga subscription service.




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Review: A western romance novel about a brawling Texas fiddler pulls its punches

Paulette Jiles delighted with her convention-breaking western romance, 'News of the World.' Her follow-up, 'Simon the Fiddler,' is just old-fashioned.




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Coronavirus is topic one among newly announced L.A. Times Book Prize winners

The 14 Times book prize winners, including Steph Cha, Namwali Serpell, Marlon James and George Packer, were honored in a virtual ceremony on Twitter.




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Opinion: Atheist activists were once punching bags. Now, readers revere them

A writer criticized atheist activist Ron Reagan. In a sign of the times, that letter drew howls of protest from readers.




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'The Farewell' and 'Uncut Gems' rule the Spirit Awards, as Bong Joon Ho celebrates with Spike Lee

"The Farewell" made off with best picture as Zhao Shuzhen upset Jennifer Lopez and "Uncut Gems" claimed three prizes, including a win for Adam Sandler.




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The future of flying remains unclear but at least there is one

The Man Who Pays His Way: The UK is dotted with zombie airports




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Tui announces four more weeks of holiday cancellations in early summer

Britain's biggest holiday company has axed nearly 900,000 trips so far




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Coronavirus: Holidays at risk as Boris Johnson set to announce 14 day quarantine for travellers arriving in UK

'Quarantine would not only have a devastating impact on the UK aviation industry, but also on the wider economy,' said Karen Dee, chief executive of the Airport Operators' Association




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Musk announces a $35,000 Model 3, closure of most retail stores, and a no-profit quarter

Three years after he promised to sell an all-electric Model 3 mass-market sedan for $35,000 before incentives, Elon Musk may finally be coming through.




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Federal safety agency launches probe of Tesla battery fires

Tesla limited the range for Model S and Model X charging after fires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to know why.




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Sundance Institute launches $1-million fund to support indie film during coronavirus crisis

The Sundance Institute's Keri Putnam speaks about the $1-million relief fund for artists and arts organizations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Column: What would Mary Poppins do during the lockdown? Julie Andrews launches a podcast

Julie Andrews and her daughter give families a little lift amid the coronavirus quarantine with a new reading podcast, "Julie's Library."




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Historic Troubadour nightclub launches GoFundMe page, calls survival 'a big if'

The general manager of the Troubadour, which famously launched Elton John's career, says 'to survive, we're going to need all the help we can get.'




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Longtime 'Judge Judy' announcer and radio host Jerry Bishop dies

Jerry Bishop, the voice of hit daytime courtroom show 'Judge Judy,' was also a Los Angeles radio host.




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Review: The 'Parks and Recreation' reunion is the perfect medicine for uncertain times

Beloved NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation," starring Amy Poehler, returned Thursday during the coronavirus outbreak for a special to benefit Feeding America.




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Anderson Cooper announces the birth of his son, Wyatt

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper announced on air that he is a father. His son, Wyatt, was born Monday.




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ECB announce £61m aid package amid fears cricket summer could be wiped out by coronavirus



The ECB has announced a financial package to help cricket clubs amid the coronavirus crisis.




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State pension age? Some could boost monthly income - DWP announces new way to apply



STATE PENSION age must be reached in order to get the state pension. It also marks the point at which some may be able to claim the means-tested benefit Pension Credit.




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Premier League under threat of being cancelled ahead of crunch vote



League Manager Association boss Richard Bevan admits the Premier League could be cancelled.




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Liverpool exit deal announced as Rhian Brewster completes switch to Swansea



Liverpool ace Rhian Brewster has joined Swansea on loan until the end of the season.




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Chelsea transfer news LIVE: Blues announce exit done deal, Frank Lampard £47m Isco boost



Chelsea transfer news is coming in thick and fast and Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the very latest from Stamford Bridge.




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Celtic transfer announcement confirming offer leaves fans in MELTDOWN



CELTIC oddly exposed their personal negotiations with Motherwell midfielder David Turnbull on Twitter, saying they will “move on” if the player’s agent does not accept the “magnificent offer”.




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How airline industry will function post coronavirus pandemic REVEALED



THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY has seen major losses in profit due to the coronavirus pandemic, with many companies seeing job losses and uncertain futures. But this is how the airline industry may recover after the pandemic.




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Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney launches scathing attack on Health Secretary Matt Hancock



Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has hit back at Health Secretary Matt Hancock.




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Nottingham Forest and Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis announces he has coronavirus



Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has announced he has coronavirus - he attended the home game against Millwall on Friday.




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NASA Perseverance rover: Alien-hunting Mars 2020 mission presses on for summer launch



NASA'S Perseverance rover is taking shape at the Kennedy Space Center as its summer launch date creeps closer.




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Theatre streaming: Can you watch West End shows online? Theatres announce FREE shows



THEATRES all over the country and working to make sure fans do not miss shows - so how can you watch West End shows online?




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Know-alls are the last people we need in uncertain times, says LEO McKINSTRY



HARRY Enfield is an enduring British comedy legend. Central to his appeal has been his ability to create a cast of characters who are both hilariously original and instantly recognisable.




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Revealed: What happened to Margaret Thatcher's first Right to Buy council house



MARGARET THATCHER's first Right To Buy council house was purchased for more than 20 times its original value 33 years later, unearthed reports reveal.




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Evander Holyfield announces shock return to boxing and fans want Mike Tyson trilogy



Evander Holyfield has confirmed he is coming out of retirement.




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How airline industry will function post coronavirus pandemic REVEALED



THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY has seen major losses in profit due to the coronavirus pandemic, with many companies seeing job losses and uncertain futures. But this is how the airline industry may recover after the pandemic.




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Charity boost as £16million fund launched over coronavirus crisis



CHARITIES working to deliver food to the homeless and others in urgent need of support during the coronavirus emergency were last night promised a £16million boost from the Government.




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Pension news: UK sitting on £20BILLION ‘LOST pension mountain’ that could remain UNCLAIMED



A “JAW-DROPPING” 1.6 million lost pension pots worth nearly £20 billion are being left unclaimed, according to estimates from an insurance industry body. Savers are losing track of their pension stash due to job changes or moving house, with future retirees potentially missing out on staggering sums for their golden years.